Nerina

Season Overview

Description

The black strawberry! Dark red-black when fully ripe and very aromatic. Fruits medium to large. The darker, the more antioxidants. Very resistant to root and leaf diseases. Late ripening. Also very suitable for freezing and jams.

Growing tips

Suitable for high altitudes (from 600-800m) and harsh climates. Attractive for bees. Ripen at the end of June to the end of July. To grow strawberries in the garden, you can either plant purchased young plants or take cuttings from existing plants. These are formed on long shoots, so-called stolons. The best planting time is July/August, so the plant has enough time to grow strong for a good harvest the following year. Propagation by seeds is also possible; these are located on the outside of the so-called aggregate nut fruit. During growth and in dry weather (especially during fruiting), strawberries need plenty of water. From May onwards, you can spread straw as mulch between the plants to protect them from moisture and gray mould and to keep weeds at bay.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

25 cm

Row spacing

40 cm

Seeding depth

0 cm